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Mrs. McMahan from Louisville KY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Exploring the Possibilities: 3D Printing in Our Library

Help me give my students a MakerBot SKETCH 3D printer for the library in our makerspace!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,413 still needed

expires Jul 06

  • 2 donors
  • $1,413 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

A 3D printer would enhance my students' learning by allowing them to bring their ideas to life, promote creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.

A 3D printer could make abstract concepts tangible and engaging, sparking enthusiasm across curriculum; and the perfect place to do that is in the library!

In the library students could create models of animals for science, design historical artifacts for social studies, construct geometric shapes for math extensions, or even create a prototype of a new invention! The possibilities are endless. Giving students new ways to engage with learning is so critical, and access to technology could help bridge learning gaps with our students.

Mrs. McMahan
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printer • Amazon Business $1,188.00 1 $1,188.00

Materials cost

$1,188.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,235.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$218.09

Total project goal

$1,453.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,453.91

1 Donor

-$35.00

Donations toward project cost

-$35.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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 $1,412.73

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